Coordinate execution of new AI and intermediate projects at CMs.
- Work with Adama R&D and CMs to ensure smooth, safe transfer of technology.
- Coordinate transfer of information between Adama and CM teams.
- Participate in R&D kilo lab/ piloting meetings and operations.
- Ensure any pilot work meets safety expectations.
- Validate key components of material cost estimates (raw material prices and usages, waste characteristics and quantities, other cost factors as appropriate).
- Facilitate resolution of any process and logistic issues.
- Work with Adama Corporate Engineering to ensure high quality capital project execution.
- Participate in plant HAZOP studies.
- Participate in layout and design reviews.
- Facilitate resolution of differences in approach between Adama Corporate Engineering and CM.
- Work with CM to ensure smooth plant start up.
- Ensure pre-start up safety reviews are conducted.
- Ensure capacity commitments are achieved.
- Participate in production cost discussions.
- Support development of Contract Manufacturing project proposals.
- Work with ADAMA regional CM manager to evaluate CM proposals including:.
- Validation of capital investment estimates.
- Validation of project timelines including Production permits and design & construction.
- Creation of conversion cost models based on provided technical package and volume assumptions.
- Work with prospective CMs to demonstrate chemistries at lab scale as required.
- Work with prospective CMs to submit permit applications or registration packages as required to maintain timelines.
- Support ADAMA global CM in planning projects in compliance to India regulations i.e custom, registration etc.
- Assist in selection of Strategic Contract Manufacturing Partners.
- Conduct assessments of prospective partners including:.
- HSE capability and performance review.
- Technology capabilities.
- Unit costs for utilities, waste treatment, labor.
- Other factors as Experience:
- Previous contract manufacturing experience.
- Previous process design and/or capital project management experience.
Qualifications & Skills
- High analytical skills and ability to raise flags upon problems.
- Able to work in Matrix environment.
- Global perspective, willing to travel in India and internationally up to 50%.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Strong professional knowledge of chemical plant design best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to partner with, and communicate with all levels of management and across cultures.
- Some experience negotiating commercial agreements preferred.
Education, Language & Computer Skills
- Academic degree in chemistry or engineering fields.
- Adv. degrees an advantage.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Microsoft Office tools high proficiency.
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